If you do not use the services of a licensed engineer or architect, but provide a manufacturer`s declaration of conformity/memorandum, please ensure that your document clearly states the following: The manufacturer`s statements are generally used for specialized work such as engineering or if there is an exclusive product installed by contract contractors. Some aspects of this work will not fall under The Board`s internal expertise, and a manufacturer`s statement may assist Council in determining whether the construction work complies with the Building Code. Boards will use their judgment when reviewing manufacturers` statements and the weight they must give them. I`m Felicia, a freelance photographer and budding creative producer based in Chicago. I grew up in the Midwest and Southern Africa and earned my BFA from the School of the Art Institute in Chicago. Producer Declarations (SPs) are formal written statements certifying that certain works, designs or specifications meet the technical requirements to comply with the provisions of the New Zealand Building Code or a building permit. The declaration is signed by the author (a recognized specialist such as an engineer or architect) who works within the framework of his expertise and competence. It is the responsibility of the author of the manufacturer`s declaration to ensure that he meets the requirements of his industry code, practice notes and guidelines, and that he makes a complete and accurate declaration of the manufacturer. The manufacturer`s declaration must cover the building code clauses relevant to the design. For example, if the engineer`s design is intended for a structural element of the proposed building design, it must meet the performance requirements of the building codes in order to be structurally sound (B1) and durable (B2), as it remains structurally unstable without the required level of durability and is therefore not fit for purpose. Acceptance of a manufacturer`s statement is at the discretion of the company. Manufacturer`s declarations that are insufficient may be rejected by the building permit authority (Council).
Council should be clear about when it expects to receive the manufacturer`s statements during the building permit process. You must ensure that the contractor`s commitment includes the need to provide the manufacturer`s declaration once the work is completed. Revised manufacturer declarations and quality documents will significantly improve the quality assurance and administrative processes of engineers and certification authorities. And for the first time, documents are hosted online – with benefits such as real-time updates, cross-zone occupancy and greater consistency across the country. Building managers provide information to the Council on manufacturers` declarations. Council will only issue a building permit or certificate of compliance with the Code if it is reasonably satisfied that your construction work complies with or complies with the Building Code, and a manufacturer`s statement is a way to assist Council staff in making a decision. If you are a licensed professional engineer or registered architect, you must use the manufacturer`s declaration templates available on the Engineering NZ website. See the following ENGNZ links to the models: Anyway, at the end of the day, there are two points I raise here by concluding this blog post about writing my producer`s statement: One is that I chose to be a producer because I am interested in the power of storytelling and its ability to drive change in a positive way, belief.
The other is that I believe filmmakers succeed in telling a story when it comes from a place of authenticity and empathy. As a filmmaker and producer, I sometimes ask myself: Why don`t you tell your own story? Part of the reason I became a producer and turned away from writing and directing my own films is because I saw the need to tell so many stories beyond my own and want to do something about it. Eventually, as an artist, I reached a point where it was no longer rewarding to tell my own stories. I realized that the way I wanted to contribute to the world was to support others and help them tell their stories. Here are some examples of work that may require a manufacturer`s declaration: The design professional responsible for providing a complete design this statement. The information should include the following: Although manufacturers` claims are well established and widely used, they do not have special status under the Construction Act of 2004. They are used as a source of information on which the Commission can rely to determine whether there are sufficient grounds to conclude that the work complies with the Building Code [...].
